A very common workout dilemma: You just worked out really hard, & you’re famished because Your body has just used up the energy it needs to function at max capacity. Ideally, you want to refuel within about 30 minutes of working out to get those energy stores back up, and are wondering what Healthy Snacks you can eat without negating all of the calories you’ve just burned.

Worry no more! We’ve found the perfect Post-Workout Healthy Snacks just for you!

#1 Oatmeal

Oats are whole grain foods that are incredibly nutritious, They are a good source of carbs and fibre, including the powerful fibre beta-glucan, & also contain more protein and fat than most grains. Garnish your oatmeal with whey protein, sliced up bananas and almonds, to create a tasty healthy snack.

#2 Soups

Soups are a great way to feel full without overloading on calories. Furthermore they meet many of our nutritional needs while also satisfying our craving for warmer foods  help hydrate our muscles after an intense session at the gym.

Add DIP Foods Homemade Croutons to your soup preparation. Our Homemade Croutons are made with the best quality whole wheat flour and possess at least 35% Less Fat, and higher Protein & Fibre content, A perfect healthy snack for you post-workout.

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#3 Tuna on Wholewheat Bread

Remember, you’ve just torn up your muscles and burnt through that glycogen, so what can be more filling after a gruelling workout than a meal loaded with Protein and Complex Carbohydrates?

Tuna, a lean protein, is ideal for your post workout snack spread over a slice of whole wheat bread is ideal for your body as the combination of Carbs and Proteins in this half sandwich will have a better response for your post workout recovery.

#4 Hummus with gluten free multigrain strips

Hummus on pita bread is a great post workout healthy snack. A healthy meat substitute one can consume  from time to time. Hummus is one of these healthy meat substitutes. Hummus is made from chickpeas and is rich in both carbohydrates and protein. Pair it with The DIP Foods Multigrain Strips that possess a dramatically lower oil content, and taste scrumptiously amazing! These Gluten-Free Multi-Grain Strips are a perfect compliment for your Post-Workout Hummus Snack!

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#5 Protein Popcorn

Sounds weird right? but tastes absolutely delicious! A small bag of low fat or fat free popcorn is a good source of fibre. Another interesting fact about popcorn, is that its a good source of carbohydrates for your body, that turns into Glycogen when digested & adding (sprinkle on top of popcorn and shake right after it comes out the microwave) protein powder nourishes the muscles and assists with recovery. A Tasty & Healthy snack that fits the bill after an intense endurance/resistance workout!

These energising healthy snacks pack the right nutrients to help you recover from your workout without undoing your calorie burn, Eat away!